Now some might say your son is not mentally challenged, why are you so touchy about the r-word? Well I'll tell you why. It's simple and it has nothing whatsoever to do with Austin. Yes, it's true he has no cognitive delay...so what? I can still think for myself and this much I know, the use of this word in any other context than a medical diagnosis is wrong. Period. End of story.
Help eradicate the r-word from everyday speech by taking the Pledge.
When all is said and done Thumper's mom said it best, 'If you can't say anything nice then don't say anything at all.'
You can check here for events in your area to help spread awareness.
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The "r word" campaign is fantastic. Just to create awareness is a start. It's amazing how many people throw it around, not even thinking of what they are really saying.
I am all about this campaign. My great-uncle had a diagnosis of mental retardation. It is a medical diagnosis only, and I hope this campaign spreads the awareness. I think that people don't even realize what they are saying; hopefully this will give them pause.
I love this. Can we share it on the kidz blog? Thanks girl.
As of version 5, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual is ending the R-word.
Not many people know this (at least in my circles).
It will now be called intellectual disability.
The Cognitive Impairments are getting smartened up too, with their criteria.
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